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Liberal Arts
Overall, a liberal arts degree is commonly described as a well rounded degree. At a liberal arts school the student has to take humanities, science, math, english, and a variety of other classes to earn a degree. Schools that don't follow the Liberal Arts specifications only require their students to take the classes pertaining to their major.  As one website I found stated, " Most mission statements of liberal arts colleges endeavor to educate the whole student and emphasize education for its own sake rather than for job preparation."

Personally, I find that a liberal arts degree would be much more beneficial to a student after college than a regular degree would be. Not only does a liberal arts degree include the specifics to the students major but it also contains pertinent information for life outside of college. I am proud to say I attend a liberal arts school because I have the option to learn about other cultures and take classes pertaining to that realm of my life. I love the idea behind a liberal arts school and I honestly believe that the students best interest is in the forefront of the schools' mind.

Although this is late I did do the research before hand.  The reason I remembered I needed to post this blog was because I was actually asked what a liberal arts school was and then I was bummed because I remembered why I could actually answer this question.

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Future Stuff....Ugh :)

Why did I come to college?

-Well some may say they didn't have a choice and others come to college with hope of a potential chance at making ample amounts of money.My case is different. With a hope for a future in traveling and maybe even living in other countries, a college education is very important. With time progressing as it does, eventually Visa's won't be handed out for just anything. Missionaries wanting to spread the word of God will be denied access to other countries. With my love of music, people, and traveling music therapy is the perfect opportunity to help others who are less fortunate with the talents God has given me!

Why did I choose Converse?

-I would venture to say Converse chose me. I believe it has that effect on many girls.  Last year after finding out about the existence of Music Therapy, I was determined to go to a college that offered music therapy.  I then applied to Florida State and The University of Georgia.  I got into Florida State but not into their music school due to a very unfortunate mistake of having only two songs fully prepared when the requirement was four songs.  That was very very frustrating even though it was my second choice.  Georgia being my first choice, I was overly excited when I received my letter of acceptance into their music school.  Two weeks later I received my letter from the school itself to inform me that I wouldn't be able to attend after all! Then I remembered back to Solo and Ensemble.  Dr. Lyle being the judge made sure to represent Converse well by pulling me aside to tell me that they would set up an audition for me at any time. Here I am the end of April auditioning for Converse at the same time everyone else was busy with their preparations for their fall semester at the college of their choice. After receiving the acceptance letter along with the given scholarships I accepted and now I'm here!

Why I was possessed to try and study music?

-I've been wondering the same thing since I got here. Just kidding but honestly I couldn't imagine my life without music encasing everything I do.  I truly believe that music is the universal language. Music brings life to the worst situations. Music can bring excitement to the most drab of times.  Music can make people feel emotions they have never experienced before.  I love this amazing power music has to aide people in the best and worst of times. A song can bring instant feelings of happiness, love, hate, sadness, and determination. I don't know of a life worth my time and effort without music being a strong basis!

-A perfect example of musics' effect on people was displayed through my friend while typing this blog.  She decided to make a very poor decision and parked in a no no zone.  The next thing she knows she has received a ticket for a fine of $94.  Feeling the urge to throw something into her window she quickly turned on the radio to hear none other than her favorite artist, Bob Dylan.  In just a split second all her frustrations were turned around and she didn't throw anything into her window!!!! AMAZING!!!

If I were wake up without the capability of playing music, or better yet there being no music, I would live a very boring existence. My emotions would be held hostage and my happiness would be at a minimum.  My life without music wouldn't be much of a life if you ask me!